Best food processors for chopping, slicing and more, tested by an expert

This Ninja food processor is everything you could want and more. It’s compact but still has a generous 2.1l chopping bowl, and it’s easy to put together. Changing the blades is simple, although you do have to be careful not to cut your hands as they are really sharp.

Although it has two settings, this food processor also has auto settings – so, you can select chop, puree, slice and mix and when it senses that it’s completed the job it’ll automatically stop on its own. These auto settings worked really well to get even slices and chunks. What’s more, the bowls and attachments do detach and are dishwasher-friendly for easy cleaning.

The Salter food processor has a 500ml capacity and is perfect for smaller kitchens or anyone who wants something compact that doesn’t have to be stored away after use.

It is very simple to put together and comes with one multi-blade tool that will chop and slice its way through even the toughest veggie and with two adjustable speed options you can get the perfect texture every time. The chopping bowl is detachable so it’s easy to clean, but it’s also dishwasher-safe if you don’t fancy getting your hands dirty. We also can’t ignore how stylish it is – in our opinion, this sleek and stylish processor would look good in any kitchen.

There is nothing that this food processor from KitchenAid cannot do. It has three work bowls plus 15 accessories including two multipurpose blades, a dough blade, a slicing disc, a reverse slicing disc, a parmesan grater, a lemon squeezer and just so much more.

Certainly not the smallest on our list, so you will need a fair bit of room for it but the accessories do come in a handy storage case so they won’t be left hanging around. It made light work of our vegetables, chopping, slicing and dicing within mili seconds, and it’s really powerful – the moment you turn it on, the job is done.

It does take some getting used to though and it can be quite fiddly to get together but that is down to the sheer amount of blades and accessories that come with it. Once you get the hang of it all, it’ll be effortless. Everything is also dishwasher proof so you don’t have to worry about cleaning up afterwards. While this is a pricey option, it does so much that you’ll never need to buy another gadget again.

If you want total flexibility, this battery-operated food processor from KitchenAid is perfect. It has a generous 1.18l cutting bowl and even though it’s battery-powered, it makes light work of chopping and pureeing – it absolutely blitzed through carrots and potatoes. It also comes with a whisk attachment which is perfect for eggs, batter or anything else. This food processor has two-speed options and a pulse function, so you can get your cut just right.

If you’re on the move, this one is a great pick – maybe you want to take it to work, or you have a mobile home. It does come with one battery but you can buy spares. The battery lasts for ages, the official stats are you get 25 minutes of non-stop chopping but in the real world, we used it multiple times over several weeks and have yet to charge it up. The battery is a fast charger and uses USB-C so you’ll get it fully charged within three hours.  It’s compact enough to leave on the countertop, store away or take with you when you’re on the move.

Despite its small stature the ProCook mini chopper and food processor can whizz through anything you put in there. It has two settings and a pulse function and it really excels at making bases for soups or sauces. The handy suctioned feet on the base means it won’t move around when in action – because even though it’s just 300W, this chopper is powerful. It chops, grates and purees so quickly that you’ll save tons of time than if you were meal prepping by hand. Easy to put together and clean, the bowls can be washed in the dishwasher if needed.

The Cuisinart is a must-have for anyone who loves to cook and prepare healthy meals. This food processor can do everything from chopping and dicing to making dough. It also has a spiralizing disc so if you’re on a healthy eating plan then making veggie noodles has never been easier. The food processor also comes with a range of other attachments, including multiple blades, discs, dough hooks and dicers. The multiple disks mean you can dice, grate and chop fruits and veggies to whatever thickness or thinness you like.

There are two modes and even the first mode is powerful enough to chop a carrot in next to no time, however, if you want anything finely chopped setting two will do it in seconds. The actual base of this food processor is compact, so it won’t take up too much room on your counter, but what does make this so bulky is the multiple bowls and attachments, which you’ll have to find a spot for.

It can take a little time to get your head around the different attachments, what they do and where they go, but once you’ve figured it out, it’s really easy to use. The parts are dishwasher safe but a quick rinse will easily clean the bowls as nothing seems to stick to them.

This is a small processor, it comes with just one multi-blade which slices and dices through even the toughest of vegetables. It only has one power setting, you can push lightly for a pulse effect or keep it pushed down for a full chopping and puree function. It’s small and compact, so it's easy to store when not in use, but if you want to leave it on the countertop, it won’t take up too much space. It’s simple to put together and even easier to clean, although it’s dishwasher safe you can just hand wash it as a quick rinse and it’s completely clean.

If you like to prep meals then this is the perfect solution. It comes with two sealable stackable pots so you can blitz your items and store them in the fridge for future use.

This food processor is a good all-in-one solution if you want a machine to help with food prep and a blender to make soups and smoothies. It has two speed settings and even on the lowest setting it really glides through tough veggies. The pulse function gives you good control over what kind of texture or size you want from what you’re blending. It’s easy to put together and switching the cutting discs is also simple enough but it can be a little fiddly to start. The bowls are detachable for easy cleaning, although we’d recommend hand washing over using the dishwasher.